Abstract
The results of the study found that competence and job characteristics can affect the work productivity variables of employees at PT. Lujur Timber Sibolga with 54.7%. Competence and job characteristics jointly affect the work productivity of employees at PT. Lucky Timber Sibolga. Where the Fcount value is greater than the Ftable value (45.363 > 3.11). Partially competence has a positive and significant effect on the work productivity of employees at PT. Lucky Timber Sibolga. Where the value of tcount = (2.515) > ttable (1.992), Partially the most dominant job characteristics affect employee work productivity, meaning that job characteristic variables are more decisive in increasing employee work productivity compared to competence. Where the value of tcount = (4.441) is greater than the value of ttable (1.992). The multiple linear regression equation Y = 9.965 + 0.250X1 + 0.582X2 employee productivity shows a positive direction. It is recommended to improve employee competence, it would be nice for the company to encourage employees to continue their education to the tertiary level or attend training held external to the company